If
children are a part of our relationship, there are
probably times when my energies are taken up by
disciplining them, or trying to find ways of handling
their "wrong" choices. Sometimes those
situations may leave me angry, frustrated, tired, or with
other feelings that I dont like.
When that happens, I may also find myself
resentful towards my SO if I feel theyre not
handling their fair share of discipline problems, or if
theyre giving the children more leeway in some
things than I like.
Whenever I feel dragged out or resentful, it
may help me to look at how "I" react to other
peoples expectations of ME. Do I value their
encouragement? Do I resent it when they try to get me to
do what they want "or else"?

Just for Today Today Ill look at my children as
"little people" that are learning special
things about life, instead of someone that I have to
"keep an eye on". Ill try to find
solutions to our differences by expressing my wishes, and
giving them the same freedom to express theirs, and work
together with them to find the best solutions for all
of us. That is bound to improve EVERY relationship I have
in the family.

A low self-love in the parent desires
that his child should repeat his character and fortune. I
suffer whenever I see that common sight of a parent or
senior imposing his opinion and way of thinking and being
on a young soul to which he is totally unfit. Cannot we
let people be themselves, and enjoy life in their own
way? You are trying to make another you. One's enough. -
Ralph Waldo Emerson